The announcement of a new auto parts manufacturing facility coming to Huntsville, Ala., brings with it a $110 million investment and 380 impending jobs.
The facility is the first U.S.-based operation for DaikyoNishikawa, a Japan-based company. Its new facility will focus on plastic auto parts, which will serve the $1.6 billion Mazda Toyota Manufacturing assembly plant also under construction in the area. Construction for DaikyoNishikawa’s facility is expected to begin this summer.
“For decades, Alabama has built strong relationships with many leading Japanese businesses, and I know that we will forge a productive, long-lasting partnership with DaikyoNishikawa,” Gov. Kay Ivey said. “We’re pleased that this world-class automotive supplier has selected our state for the site of its first U.S. manufacturing facility and look forward to seeing it put down roots in Sweet Home Alabama, where so many of our Japanese partners have found success.”
The plant should begin operations in 2021. In the meantime, DaikyoNishikawa’s U.S. operations will work from a temporary office in Huntsville.
“DaikyoNishikawa is a welcome addition to Alabama’s rapidly growing network of high-caliber international auto suppliers,” Greg Canfield, secretary of the Alabama Department of Commerce, said. “With this significant investment, the company is signaling its strong confidence in Alabama workers and the state’s business environment. I know we can build a great future together.”